Sr Principal Engineer Manufacturing Systems
About The Position
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a Sr Principal Manufacturing Systems Engineer to join its Operations Team in San Diego, California. The role supports the Navigation, Intelligence & Connectivity (NIC) division by shaping and executing Product Line manufacturing strategy and serving as a subject matter expert on capital projects, MTA, pre-EMD and EMD phases, and NCTA efforts. The position promotes early collaboration between Manufacturing Operations and other division organizations to support successful product launches into manufacturing and production. The engineer works with NIC business units from pre-proposal through early program execution, advising on manufacturing processes and planning. The role includes manufacturing readiness, automation, cost and affordability efforts, digital transformation of manufacturing engineering work products, and development of plans to close producibility gaps. The engineer also supports technology demonstrators and new product builds, and establishes funding plans for NCTA, CRAD, and capital needs. This is a fast-paced, dynamic, high-visibility role requiring collaboration across disciplines and strong communication. The position requires U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret clearance. Travel is 10% of the time; relocation assistance is not available.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a related STEM field and at least 8 years of relevant professional experience, or a master’s degree and at least 6 years of relevant professional experience.
- Experience with processes and materials including printed circuit board fabrication, surface mount technology, electromechanical assembly, cable assembly, line replaceable unit and line replaceable module assembly, and materials for RF performance.
- Experience with manufacturing systems engineering processes and products throughout the program life cycle, including providing technical leadership and guidance.
- Experience with NCTA, CRAD, and capital projects, including submittal and execution.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret clearance.
- U.S. citizenship.
Nice To Haves
- At least 5 years of manufacturing process engineering-related experience.
- Experience with new product development and transition-to-production phases.
- Experience with functional electrical test and Test Design Engineering (TDE).
- Experience applying and supporting SAE AS6500 requirements.
- Experience as a manufacturing leader in acquisition, design, integration, and execution phases.
- Experience providing operations guidance and mentorship to technical engineering peers.
- Experience in analytical problem decomposition, root cause analysis, solution development, and solution implementation.
- Experience presenting a project’s capabilities and benefits to existing and potential customers to secure funding and support development activities.
- Active Secret clearance.
Responsibilities
- Engage with NIC business units during pre-proposal, proposal, and early execution phases to advise on higher-yielding, novel, and evolving manufacturing processes.
- Support basis-of-estimate development for Manufacturing Systems Engineering deliverables and manufacturing scope on proposals.
- Develop manufacturing plans for each program phase.
- Perform Manufacturing Readiness Assessments (MRA).
- Lead design-for-automation efforts.
- Perform cost modeling and design-to-cost activities.
- Deploy digital transformation of Manufacturing Systems Engineering work products to enable efficient and successful manufacturing planning.
- Identify producibility gaps between current and required capabilities for new hardware and develop Manufacturing Maturation Plans to address them.
- Include affordability, manufacturing planning, NCTA planning, capital planning, and strategic sourcing efforts, including make/buy assessments, in Manufacturing Maturation Plans.
- Ensure successful execution of critical Technology Demonstrator and new product builds in the factory for NIC programs.
- Establish NCTA, CRAD, and capital funding plans to ensure execution readiness for programs in the factory and supply base.
- Collaborate across disciplines to solve complex issues and communicate effectively in a fast-paced, high-visibility operation.
Benefits
- Health plan and health insurance coverage
- Savings plan
- Paid time off for vacation and/or personal business
- Education assistance
- Training and development
- 9/80 work schedule where available
- Company-paid holidays
- Life and disability insurance
- Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
